Tag: Cold
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Denver, suburbs open warming shelters ahead of deep freeze
Denver and surrounding cities are activating public warming shelters Friday as a deep freeze rolls into the Front Range. After weeks of near-springtime-like weather, the temperature dropped to a high of 15 degrees Friday, with wind chills potentially making it as cold as -4 during the day and -9 at night. Saturday and Sunday will…
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How to winterize your home to prepare for extreme cold in Colorado
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When the temperatures dip well below freezing for long stretches in Colorado, it’s important to have a safe, warm home. The Denver Gazette has compiled this list to help Coloradans prepare for extreme cold, including how to heat your home safely, conserve energy, avoid (or deal with) frozen pipes and what to have on hand…
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Walmart offers same day COVID-19 testing in Denver
Walmart launched a new, same-day testing and treatment program in a dozen states, including Colorado, that will allow patients to treat and manage respiratory symptoms in one place — just in time for flu season. Walmart pharmacists will now be able to administer tests for strep throat, flu and COVID-19 and provide a diagnosis in…
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Frigid temps, holiday travel a double whammy for DIA
Wednesday afternoon is go-time for Denver International Airport as frigid temperatures plus holiday crowds will be a one-two punch for travelers itching to get to grandma’s house. DIA Public Information Officer Stephanie Figueroa advises folks to arrive at the airport two hours ahead of a scheduled flight to lessen the stress and to expect slight…
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Denver breaks 123-year-old temperature record; hundreds of flights canceled at DIA
A cold arctic blast brought frigid conditions to the metro area Wednesday morning with temperatures dropping to 7 degrees below zero at Denver International Airport, a record low. The previous record of 4 degrees below zero was set in 1899, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder. The piercing cold resulted in 232 flight…
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Cold temperatures, light snow expected in Denver this week
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save While Denver saw warm temperatures this weekend, they aren’t expected to last long. Frank Cooper, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Boulder, said Monday won’t be too bad with temperatures in the high 40s and low 50s through mid-afternoon, but it could drop…
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COVID-19 testing sites closed, opening later on Thursday due to weather
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Several state-operated COVID-19 testing sites will be closed on Thursday while others will open later than normal due to the frigid temperatures. Temperatures are expected to drop as low as -4 degrees overnight. While conditions will warm up slightly, forecasts project a high of 25…
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Many stay inside, others bundle up and embrace Denver’s winter wonderland
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Snow began falling across the metro on Tuesday afternoon and is expected to bring 5 to 9 inches of snow in Denver. Forecasts for the foothills are higher with projections between 6 and 9 inches…
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Weather: Sunshine and warmer temperatures forecasted this weekend
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A day after scattered storms produced some snow across the Denver metro, temperatures will rise on Saturday and will be around the daily average, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures are expected to peak…